*Pastor Tracy's last message before sabbatical.*
THIS JUST IN | The Gospel According to John
Last Sunday, we uncovered the concept of love being an action and not primarily a feeling. This Sunday, Jesus’ vision for the Church is expanded, but are his people obeying? Come and be inspired by the new command Jesus has for his people with the message “This Just In” – part of The Gospel According to John Series. We will be leaving it here until October.
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MESSAGE STUDY NOTES (also as PDF download above)
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WARM UP
What word today do you think needs to be defined clearly in a conversation before proceeding? Why?
READ
John 13:31-38
KEY INSIGHTS
Love in the New Testament:
Eros – romantic
Philia – friendship
Storge – family
Agape – godly
Agape love is:
1. Unfair
2. Unoffendable
3. Uncapped
4. Unending
5. Uncompromising
QUESTIONS FOR DISCUSSION
1.How would you describe the Church’s response today to the new command of Christ? Why?
2. What do you think the Church would look like if we loved each other the way Christ loved us? Give specific examples.
APPLICATION
How do you think we can develop agape love for each other?
FOR MENTORING
How unfair, unoffendable, uncapped, unending, and uncompromising is your love for your church family these days? Why?
